Tuesday, October 25, 2011

A bumble bee has found it's place

on the fabric that was once  my children's nursery fabric.

When I started this small crazy quilt, I knew I just had to incorporate a piece of this precious "memory" fabric into it.

 I then embroidered the bumblebee and I also embroidered the main part of the small flowers, including the trunk of the tree....................

I did not want to add too much embroidery to this piece..............

I want the delicate design to remain...........

I think this small stitching adds just enough..........
don't you?
As you can see in the bottom right hand corner........I have embroidered a daisy or two.........
but that will be for a later post to see.

I also decided to create one more border stitch........the little red french knot flowers add just enough "life" to this red piece of fabric.
I am almost through with this little piece of "craziness" and I will soon show you the whole quilt.
I am still not sure what kind of border I will add...........
do you have any suggestions?
I would love to hear.
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14 comments:

  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    That is such a pretty piece of fabric and you have embellished it nicely. Can't wait to see the whole thing. Hope your day is great. Tammy

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  2. staciOctober 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love the bumble bee! And I love that you embroidered over the print in spots...so clever and eyecatching!

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  3. BevOctober 26, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    So beautiful and delicate! I never tire of seeing your work! Sorry I can't help with the border... I have a hard time imagining what looks good...I need someone to help:)

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  4. lil red henOctober 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Just so pretty!! I would never have thought to embroider over the print; very clever. I'd think the more simple the border, the better?

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  5. MeganHOctober 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I'm not a CQ'er so I won't suggest - but you could always look through Sharon B's Pintangle - there are a million ideas there.

    I don't actually *like* CQ very much, but your work is so pretty and delicate, and not overdone. And I love the bumblebee. He's lovely and fluffy!

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  6. CindyOctober 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I love the idea of embroidering on the printed fabric. It really makes it unique!

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  7. Patty H.October 26, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    So pretty! I love the bumble bee! Looking forward to seeing the entire quilt.

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  8. papel1October 26, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    So pretty. Nice embellishments and a meaningful piece.
    Judy

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  9. VickieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Kathleen, when you run across a piece of fabric that you used on your babies, do ya ever just pick it up and smell deeply and see if you can still smell "baby"? Boy, I do. Maybe it's my imagination or desire, but I can still smell that sweet little fragrance...

    Your stitching is so delicate and not overdone. It's going to be beautiful and an heirloom for someone special!

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  10. letslearnembroideryOctober 27, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Cute bumble bee!

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  11. KajsaOctober 28, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    How pretty! I loved what you did with it!

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  12. ConniOctober 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Your stitching adds just the perfect touch to this piece of fabric - beautiful and delicate!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 3, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Kathleen, Hello...

    I was looking over some older posts and came across a comment of yours. So I decided to stop by and visit.

    Your work is divine!! There is something so warm, cozy, and lovely about embroidery. I love your bumblebee, and the flowers are such a delight.

    Peace and joy,
    Marianne

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  14. peggyNovember 4, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    That is absolutely gorgeous!

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